Group FCC- Sanctions Officer

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Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly simply and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity : Group FCC Sanction Officer

We are seeking a Group FCC Sanctions Officer responsible for advising Group entities on Sanctions Export Control matters. The role ensures compliance with EU OFAC UN Sanctions (primary focus) while maintaining knowledge of OFSI and any other local Sanctions frameworks as well as broader export control regulations.

Balancing high-level operational execution with strategic coordination the Officer provides Sanctions and export controls expertise to all three lines of defense (1LOD 2LOD 3LOD) and supports broader financial crime compliance (FCC) functions

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Advisory Support: Act as a dedicated advisor on sanctions and export controls for Group
• Provide expert guidance on sanctions compliance and ensure awareness of other sanctions export control regimes.
• Regulatory Monitoring & Impact Analysis: Track sanctions and export control regimes regulatory changes assess their impact and ensure alignment with internal controls and business activities.
• Policy Implementation & Oversight: Develop implement and oversee sanctions and export control policies ensuring consistent enforcement across the group.
• Sanctions Screening & Risk Management: Support name screening transaction filtering and trade restriction compliance while advising on potential sanctions breaches and risk mitigation strategies.
• Escalations & Regulatory Engagement: Manage sanctions-related escalations provide subject-matter expertise on complex cases and engage with regulators and supervisory bodies as needed.
• Training & Awareness: Lead sanctions training and workshops ensuring business and compliance teams stay informed on regulatory expectations and enforcement risks.
• AML & Financial Crime Compliance Support: Ensure sanctions controls align with broader AML/CFT frameworks supporting terrorist financing risk management and overall FCC objectives.
• Audit & Testing: Collaborate with internal and external auditors to assess the effectiveness of sanctions compliance controls ensuring regulatory expectations are met.
• People management: Group Sanctions officer and coordination with local Sanctions officers within the FCC officers

Who Are We Looking For

• Expert knowledge of EU and International sanctions export controls (primary focus) and AML/CTF with a strong understanding international sanctions frameworks.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial crime compliance sanctions or trade restrictions within the financial or payments industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in a sanctions advisory or FCC officer role (e.g. Sanctions Compliance Officer Sanctions Regulatory Advisor).
• Strong understanding of EU and any other AML regulations and how they intersect with sanctions compliance and export controls.
• External engagement experience including interaction with local authorities for reporting or international supervisory bodies.
• Knowledge of sanctions compliance technology (e.g. name screening transaction filtering trade finance controls).
• Recognized FCC certifications (e.g. ACAMS ICA or equivalent).
• Strong advisory and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced high-risk environment.
• English is mandatory. Any other language is an asset.
• Experience in a payment service provider banking payment schemes is an asset.
• Multi-cultural environmental people management experience is an asset
• Prior working experience in Group functions or in large institutions is an asset.
• The candidate must be located already in Belgium.

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline youll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn grow and accelerate your career

Shape the evolution.

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here youll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world take on unique challenges as a team and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture strong technology and extensive training opportunities we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18000 innovators across 40 countries and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

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